retriever
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The world’s largest type of rodent, actually; a capybara can easily rival a golden retriever in size.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
And, of course, a cute-as-a-button golden retriever who can shoot hoops as well as he can act is always going to hit the mark, he said.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
Unlike Little Bit, a terrific retriever, Doc failed at hunting.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026
“My golden retriever was so depressed at that time,” Lopez said.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025
This was a large red-gold Labrador retriever, a young dog with all the heritage of his sturdy working forebears in his powerful build, broad noble head and deep, blunt, gentle mouth.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
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